Proving that Americans are in love with neither 5-door hatches nor diesel engines, Mazda chose the Bologna Auto Show (Motor Show di Bologna for those of you fluent in Italian) to introduce the cheeky five-door hatchback version of its new Mazda3. The vehicle is powered by, among other engine...
As Ford introduced the production version of its new Fiesta today at the London motor show, it became clear even through the smoke generated by fireworks on stage: the Fiesta... July 22, 2008 by Marty Padgett 1
Last week when GM vice chairman Bob Lutz spoke with TheCarConnection.com about the Saturn Aura, he explained that the plan had been to "short-cycle" the current Aura and... July 22, 2008 by Marty Padgett 1
What's it like to love cars in a city with traffic-clogged streets overrun by zero-emission taxis, underpinned by hundreds of miles of Underground trains, and encircled by... July 22, 2008 by Marty Padgett
Last week we told you about the new Lotus 2+2 project, developed under the codename Eagle. Today, I'm reporting from the London Motor Show, where Lotus has confirmed that the... July 22, 2008 by Marty Padgett
Lotus has released a teaser picture and some information on its long-anticipated 2+2, mid-engine sports car, termed Project Eagle. The model, which has been otherwise termed... July 15, 2008 by Marty Padgett 4
At last summer’s British Motor Show Vauxhall launched the new Corsa supermini. At next year’s event it looks like it will be the Vectra. Jonathan Browning, GM Europe... September 13, 2007 by Richard Yarrow 1
French firm Peugeot has unveiled its latest entry into the highly competitive European small family hatchback sector – and there are no prizes for guessing the name of the... June 12, 2007 by Richard Yarrow
“Our goal isn’t to survive another ten years and keep winnowing down,” General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner told TheCarConnection.com at an appearance at the Shanghai... April 23, 2007 by TCC Team
If the badge on the bonnet of the Roewe W2 Concept looks familiar, it’s no wonder. It was liberally lifted from the old Rover brand logo. But in this case, no one is... April 21, 2007 by TCC Team
Audi’s big news for this week’s Shanghai auto show comes in the form of the Cross Coupé quattro, which it dubs a blend of sports car and crossover. The four-seat concept... April 19, 2007 by Marty Padgett
There’s been a steady rain falling for days over here inShanghai, but it hasn’t dampened the palpable optimism you can feel as this sprawling river city prepares for its... April 17, 2007 by TCC Team
Volkswagen Neeza Volkswagen’s Neeza concept car was warmly received in Beijing and boasts suicide doors along with a roomy, versatile, and technologically advanced... November 20, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff
GM PlansChina Hybrids in 2007 General Motors Corp. is planning to introduce hybrid vehicles in China in 2007. Kevin Wale, president and managing director, said during a... November 19, 2006 by Joseph Szczesny
Press day at this year's British Motor Show was hotter than hell inLondon's Excel exhibition centre. Ford was playing it cool with a 6.5-ton ice sculpture of the new Focus... July 22, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff
Backed by a charming chorus of kids dressed up as doctors, scientists, and airbags—yes, airbags—the new Hyundai Entourage minivan bowed at the Chicago show, positioned as... February 8, 2006 by Marty Padgett

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